Hope in the Good Life Podcast

Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska
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Hope in the Good Life Podcast

Listen to learn how Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska is bringing HOPE IN THE GOOD LIFE to our southern Nebraska neighbors!

  1. Episode 48 Need a Tax Break in 2025

    JAN 16

    Episode 48 Need a Tax Break in 2025

    Hear how supporters of the St. Gianna Program at CSS and other Pregnancy Help Organizations can earn more than just a tax deduction thanks to recently enacted legislation called the Nebraska Pregnancy Help Act that creates a win-win for all involved.

    12 min
  2. Episode 47: Ways to Belong to the CSS Legacy of Hope Society

    12/16/2024

    Episode 47: Ways to Belong to the CSS Legacy of Hope Society

    What does it mean to be a part of the CSS Legacy of Hope Society? It means that through your generosity, you can support CSS in different ways, long into the future. Chris Raun of the Catholic Foundation of Southern Nebraska explains several financial strategies designed to not only support CSS but also provide tax breaks to benefit you and/or your family.

    13 min
  3. Episode 46 St. Gianna's Saved Her Life

    10/24/2024

    Episode 46 St. Gianna's Saved Her Life

    “It saved my life being here,” says Stephanie and current resident of St. Gianna Women’s Home in Lincoln. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Stephanie talks about her life as a victim of domestic violence that included having her leg run over by a truck, black eyes, bruised ribs, being strangled, and a lot of verbal abuse - all things she began to accept as normal in a relationship. Now she has a full-time job, people at St. Gianna’s she calls family, and a whole different outlook on life that is full of hope.

    10 min
  4. Episode 45 Celebrating 20 Years of Hope in the Good Life in Auburn

    09/30/2024

    Episode 45 Celebrating 20 Years of Hope in the Good Life in Auburn

    CSS is celebrating TWO DECADES of southeastern Nebraska HOPE IN THE GOOD LIFE on October 5. We'll have food trucks, face painting, fun contests/freebies, and more. Auburn Regional Director April Boellstorff joins us to talk a little about the history of St. Francis Gift and Thrift and why it is such a special place for those in need in southeast Nebraska.

    10 min
  5. Episode 44 A Volunteer that isn't Slowing Down

    08/23/2024

    Episode 44 A Volunteer that isn't Slowing Down

    John Brooks was invited to be a volunteer at Hastings Catholic Social Services a half-dozen years ago. Despite a disability that has caused him to use of a scooter to get around, he still has the same joy and drive to bring Hope in the Good Life to those we serve. John will be honored for his volunteerism with the Love of Christ Award at the Hastings CSS Bountiful Harvest Celebration on September 29. In this podcast, John talks about why he loves to help feed those in need and what he gets back in return.

    9 min
  6. Episode 43 Creating a Legacy of Hope

    08/12/2024

    Episode 43 Creating a Legacy of Hope

    During challenging times, it's essential to reflect on our blessings and consider sharing them with others. Including CSS in your will, trust, or other financial plans is an act of love and stewardship, creating a Legacy of Hope. In this podcast, we preview our Legacy of Hope presentation at CSS in Lincoln on August 22 at 7 pm. Scott Yates from the Catholic Foundation of Southern Nebraska gives us an idea of what you can do to have peace of mind and ensure that your values and priorities are honored long after you’ve left this earth.

    11 min
  7. Episode 42 A Walk to End Hunger Brings Hope in the Good Life

    07/29/2024

    Episode 42 A Walk to End Hunger Brings Hope in the Good Life

    The 2024 Walk to End Hunger event August 4 has a goal of 35,000 pounds of food and dollars to support the CSS Food Market in Lincoln. Organizer Mike Hosek and Food Market Manager Kristina Brandl talk about how that goal will be reached and how desperate the need is to nourish our neighbors and bring Hope in the Good Life.

    12 min
  8. Episode 41 The Darkness of Mental Illness Can Result in a Future With Hope

    07/07/2024

    Episode 41 The Darkness of Mental Illness Can Result in a Future With Hope

    “Our world is experiencing a mental health crisis. Anxiety and depression weigh heavily on the lives of many people.” So says Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln as he talks about his own battle with mental health and how his recovery is ongoing. In this interview, he also talks about why there can be A Future with Hope, as reflected in his recent pastoral letter of the same name.

    16 min
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Listen to learn how Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska is bringing HOPE IN THE GOOD LIFE to our southern Nebraska neighbors!

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  • Creator
    Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    52
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